Pre-A Level Courses for International Studentsadmin2016-09-14T15:04:47+00:00

Pre A-Level Courses for International Students

The Pre-A Level Course prepares international students for the demands of A Level (Advanced Level) study. Students develop their English language, mathematical and academic skills needed to be successful in their A Level studies and future academic careers.

We find that students who take this course reach a far higher standard than those of the same starting level that apply directly for A Levels. Universities pay close attention to students’ scores throughout their A-level study, so it is essential to make a good start to the full A Level course.

The course is separated into two levels, each lasting one year.

LEVEL 1

For 14/15 year-olds to fully prepare them for studying the GCSE programme the following year

Intensive focus on the English language requirements and development of Mathematics, Science and IT/Business studies for students aiming to study GCSEs and later, A levels

(If a student shows excellent progress, they may have the option to take a GCSE in the summer term as well as the IELTS exam.)

LEVEL 2

For 15/16 year-olds to fully prepare them for studying the 2-year A level programme the following year

Students will prepare for sitting 5 GCSEs

Intensive focus on gaining a high band score in the IELTS examination (6.5 +) and following 5 GCSE subjects, IELTS Preparation

Subjects include: English, Mathematics, physics/Chemistry/Biology (combined into two GCSEs) and Business Studies.

Both courses offer students a comprehensive education which includes other social, cultural and physical activities to broaden their learning, including:

Cultural Programme – a cultural programme is designed to enrich the understanding of the English language and British culture